If your business regularly needs to transfer large files to customers, services like Dropbox, Google Drive, Media Fire, We Transfer or YouSend are great products. After all, sending large files by email is slow and can cause all kinds of problems with storage limits and spam filters. On top of that, many large organizations block access to file sharing sites like Dropbox for security reasons. If you've dealt with these problems, ProjectSend may be a good fit for you and your clients.

ProjectSend is large file transferring software that you host on your own server.

That means the URL is the same as your business website and you control the product's settings, users and design. It gives you the ability to easily add clients and administrators with different roles and abilities. You can then upload files like videos, zip files, or uncompressed images and assign them to specific clients, or all users. The files are then downloadable with a click. Statistics are included to show you when files were uploaded and downloaded and which users performed those actions. That provides a layer of accountability and confirmation for both your staff and clients.

If you're looking for a consultant to help you install and configure ProjectSend, Heideldesign can help. In addition to basic setup, we can also work with you to customize the design and branding for ProjectSend to match your company's existing website. Finally, we can provide ProjectSend training, helpful tips and documentation to make the software an integral part of your workflow.

You can learn more about the core offerings at ProjectSend's website. If you'd like to learn more about Heideldesign's ProjectSend consulting, design and integration services, contact us today.

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https://www.heideldesign.com/services/projectsend-consulting-design/Our ServicesThu, 16 Mar 2017 11:42:05 -0500Wordpress Upgrade ServicesWordpress is a world class content management tool. The plethora of plugins, themes and developers make it a smart pick for many websites.

Because Wordpress is so widely used, it's a favorite target of hackers, spammers and general ne'er do wells that would love nothing more than to break your website. That's why keeping your software up to date is so important.

But, depending on your server settings, design templates, administration customizations and plugins, some upgrades may not go as smoothly as others. Contract with Heideldesign to take the guesswork out of upgrades and have our experienced, knowledgeable staff handle it for you.

Our year-long contracts entitle you to receive an audit of your Wordpress installation twice per month to oversee the installation of applicable upgrades. If there are any problems, we'll troubleshoot and fix the issues. We follow best practices before any upgrade, like performing backups and using a step-by-step process to ensure the best possible outcome the first time.

See what you get with the chart below. If you have any questions or would like a quote, contact us today and you'll never have to deal with those pesky upgrade and security alerts again.

Wordpress Upgrade Service

12 Month Contract

We check for available upgrades to Wordpress and your plugins every two weeks

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https://www.heideldesign.com/services/wordpress-upgrade-services/Our ServicesMon, 31 Mar 2014 16:38:54 -0500Wordpress Design, Development and ConsultingWordpress is the #1 Content Management System in the World

As such, we find that it works very well for a wide variety of projects, from real estate websites to health care providers to high profile blogs. While not necessarily a one-size-fits-all piece of software, it can be extended and modified easily thanks to the large community support options in the form of plugins.

We provide Design, Development and Support for Wordpress Sites

That means we can guide you through the entire process, from installing Wordpress on your own web server, adding and configuring plugins, designing your website's custom look and feel, creating a custom Wordpress theme and ongoing maintenance tasks like applying functionality upgrades and security patches. We also offer contracted Wordpress upgrade services for clients interested in a long-term partner.

We're Local AND Global

We're happy to serve local clients in Savannah, GA as well as national and international-based Wordpress sites. We can meet face to face, or virtually via online meeting software. You'll always have a real person to talk to if you need assistance.

Perfect for Mobile Authors

Wordpress has a fantastic iOS app that allows iPhone users to manage their website, post new content and even add images while on the move. We can help you get the most out of the app and the mobile browser friendly administrative website so that you will always have total control of your web presence, no matter where you are!

Free Demonstration

Contact us for a free demonstration of Wordpress to find out how you can power your website with the help of Heideldesign.

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https://www.heideldesign.com/services/savannah-wordpress-developer/Our ServicesThu, 17 Oct 2013 16:13:04 -0500Websites for Public Health Departments
As in every enterprise, your website is your first impression to those you serve. It is a virtual front door that can communicate Public Health's messages of healthy living, promoting awareness of potential health concerns, recruiting employees and collecting feedback.

Heideldesign loves Public Health because we have strong roots in that sector. Our client liaison, Ginger Heidel, served as the Public Information Officer for Georgia's Coastal Health District for five years. During that time, she spearheaded new initiatives in digital communications and set up media-savvy standards and protocols.

We're very proud of our work in Public Health because we know that these websites serve more than the marketing needs of the client. They serve thousands of people that rely on the services of their local Public Health Department.

Our Public Health websites can include:

A responsive design that works great on desktops, tablets and phones with a single code base and URL structure. Trust us, this is good.

Quick publishing of Emergency Alerts that create an obvious but unobtrusive banner notifying site visitors immediately about an immediate threat or concern.

Auto-publishing to Facebook and Twitter. This is ideal for promoting your alerts in an emergency situation.

Update your website via your phone. You have total, 24/7 control of your website content and we provide the tools to allow you to update it in ways that suit your busy schedule.

Public calendars for promoting your events.

Online form submissions for job applications, requesting information and more

We also create intranets for Public Health Districts and Departments. These intranets allow your employees to receive communications and find important documentation in any location with an internet connection. Our intranet packages can include:

Internal employee calendar

Sharing employee-only news

Document management and distribution of PDFs and other filetypes

Employee directory, and more

View our recent Public Health Department website projects below. If you would like to learn more about how we can help your department or district, let's talk.

The Coastal Health District website contains a public events calendar, has an easy to update interface for promoting health topics or videos and dynamically resizes for mobile screens. It also features an employee intranet.

Like the NCHD site, the South Health District website contains a public events calendar, has easy to promote alert banners with one-click Facebook and Twitter sharing and dynamically resizes for mobile screens.

I highly recommend Heideldesign for creating your new website! Before creating a new site with them, I had to physically be at my desk to update our outdated website; now, I am free to work on it with my iPad or at any computer. This has made my role as Public Information Officer so much easier. Lee and Ginger were great to work with as they answered questions quickly and thoroughly. We had a great experience with Heideldesign and I would recommend them to design yours too!

If you're not leveraging the mobile web, you're missing out on a huge opportunity for your business, brand and content. Consumers are rapidly increasing their reliance on smart phones, tablets and portable internet-enabled devices to get work done, make purchasing decisions and connect with their peers. Heideldesign empowers our clients by giving them tools to create content, manage communities and directly appeal to their users wherever they are.

Get a Mobile Website Using Your Current ToolsThe mobile web isn't only a useful tool for content creators and managers; it is a daily reality for consumers. Creating smart phone optimized websites tailored for specific devices allows you to create a custom experience for your readers and users. Heideldesign develops the mobile interfaces and ties them to Movable Type or Wordpress, keeping a single point of data entry for site owners.

Get Your Own iPhone or Android AppYou're not limited to mobile web sites. Heideldesign can also create iPhone and Android apps that are powered by your web site content. By having a presence in Apple's iTunes store or the Amazon or Google App Marketplaces, your business will be on the leading edge of mobile development and satisfy the craving of your customers for a custom experience.

Update Your Site from AnywhereThe dream of managing an internet empire on a remote beach is now a reality. As long as you have a mobile internet connection, you can keep your site updated with fresh content. You can answer site-submitted comments. You can push messages directly to your customers. And you can do it all with the same tool you use to manage your full website, Movable Type.

Movable Type's iPhone interface gives you a succinct set of tools for commonly-accessed tasks. It's just as easy as the full web interface; but optimized for smaller screens and mobile environments.

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https://www.heideldesign.com/web/mobile-web-design/Web Design PortfolioiPhoneMobileMovable TypeTue, 23 Mar 2010 17:44:55 -0500Websites for Cosmetic Surgeons and Cosmetic DentistsBut before a patient ever walks through your door, he or she may have already formed an opinion about your cosmetic surgery or cosmetic dentistry practice based on your website. Your site is your virtual front door, and quite often the place where first impressions are made. Are you making a good impression today?

Heideldesign has been working with physicians, large practices and medical organizations for many years, and we understand the unique needs of this specialized group. You need a site design that appeals to a wide range of users. Through use of color, quality photography and clean lines, we can help you achieve a design that is professional but not institutional.

The medical field is also rapidly evolving, and you need to position yourself as an expert in your area of specialty. If the information on your website grows stale, this could reflect negatively on your practice. That's why we are big fans of the content management systems Movable Type and Wordpress. This virtual, web-based software allows you to log in and update your website instantly and easily. Having fresh content on your site shows patients that you're on top of your industry, and can improve your website ranking with search engines like Google.

Speaking of search engines...In this competitive industry, it does you no good to have a beautiful site if no one can find it. We build our sites with the proper foundation for search engine success. We use our skills to employ advanced search engine optimization techniques at a template, category and entry level.

At Heideldesign, we pride ourselves on building websites that are accessible to users with disabilities. We can also offer a process for secure form submission, ensuring your patients can submit forms online without violating HIPAA rules.

Cosmetic Dentist Websites

Dr. Laurie Bloch is a Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentist that specializes in smile makeovers. When it was time for a website makeover, she chose Heideldesign. Blending expert content with beautiful photography, her site makes the right first impression. Tight integration with social media profiles helps convert "fans" to patients and clients.

Dr. Brad Durham needed sites for both his cosmetic dentistry practice and his seminar series. In this competitive field, the sites benefited from advanced search engine customizations. The content on his site is cross-referenced to assist users as they explore deeper into the material. Video embedding is also set up on all pages. Visit the site for his dental practice to see these customizations in action.

Dr. Tony Tomaro's slogan is "Beautiful Smiles Designed Artistically." We created an atmospheric that allows his work to shine as brightly as the smiles he creates. His site includes video testimonials and written testimonials powered by Rate a Dentist.

Cosmetic Surgery Websites

Savannah Plastic Surgery needed a website that could effectively organize large amounts of content, while integrating features such as videos and before-and-after photo galleries. The site was developed with search-engine-friendly "landing pages" for some of the most popular procedures, ensuring web users can easily locate desired content. Visit the Savannah Plastic Surgery website to see how all these pieces fit together in one pretty package.

Motherhood is a powerful, transformative experience, and one that has bonded moms together through shared joys and struggles for centuries. But you no longer have to schedule a playdate to dish with a girlfriend about Tommy's potty training troubles or where you found that great diaper bag or how on earth you're going to manage once your maternity leave is over. You just have to open your laptop.

What may have begun as a way to share photos of the kids and their stories with grandma has burgeoned into a mommy-blogging empire. While most moms still blog just for fun, some are now blogging for business.

What sets these two types of mommy-bloggers apart? Lots. First of all, you need to publish a large amount of unique content to get the kind of web traffic that attracts advertisers. That's why our mommy-blogging clients use the content management system Movable Type. This web-based, virtual software lets you log in and publish new content instantly, with very little learning curve. After all, what mom has time to learn a complicated web publishing system? THERE ARE DIAPERS TO CHANGE AND SCIENCE PROJECTS TO BUILD.

With Movable Type, you can easily add photos and videos to your posts (because your kids are the cutest, right?), and organize all that content into a simple, user-friendly structure. We can help you design a page with ample space for advertisements so you can begin monetizing your mommy blog.

You also need a site built properly for search engine optimization. There are a lot of mommy blogs out there, but using Movable Type's search engine tools can help your blog get noticed.

Client Examples

CoolMomPicks.com is a shopping blog by moms for moms. The two women who created the site have great ideas and advice, but as parents, free time is in short supply. So we developed a dynamic site that is still simple to manage. The site is powered by Movable Type, which handles the main blog, a comprehensive archive search feature, a shop, ads and more. Visit CoolMomPicks.com to see an example of a mommy blog that's all grown up.

Role Mommy is an online community dedicated to working moms, helping them find the balance between work and home life. The site's creator, Beth Feldman is a busy mom herself, raising two children and writing two books. Her site uses Movable Type to organize numerous categories, from a blog, to news and events and more. See how she uses Movable Type to achieve balance on her website at RoleMommy.com.]]>https://www.heideldesign.com/web/rise-of-the-mommy-blogs/
https://www.heideldesign.com/web/rise-of-the-mommy-blogs/Web Design PortfolioTue, 23 Mar 2010 16:03:04 -0500Solutions for Content-Rich Sitescontent creation, organization and usability. And don't forget SEO customizations, image galleries and mobile accessibility.

We're unabashed fans of Movable Type for content creators of all sizes. One of the chief reasons for our devotion is the software's ability to scale and manage tens of thousands of blog posts, comments and forum threads. Movable Type was originally built as blogging software; but it has matured into a product capable of managing articles, static pages, complex dynamic templates and assets like PDFs, images and video files.

Websites with thousands of pages can produce major headaches for site admins, authors, server technicians and, most importantly, your readers. Heideldesign provides the technical expertise, design and management skills to alleviate that stress by creating simple systems for managing your site content. We can make it not only easy to find; but also easy to leverage archive content to enhance new content.

Once you have your site pages, posts, assets and articles effectively categorized, tagged and separated at a system level, you can then customize how that content is received by your readers. You can create specific channels, or portals, tailored specifically to narrative themes, locations or specific user interests. Custom RSS feeds, integration with social media like Facebook and Twitter and mobile device access can all be easily achieved with the right content strategies.

Heideldesign believes in a create once, publish everywhere philosophy. Your authors and editors should only have to add one entry to your CMS one time. Submitting your content to aggregators and social networking sites then happens automatically behind the scenes. This frees up your staff to work on new content or bask in the glow of their newfound reach.

If you'd like to learn more about what Heideldesign can do for content-intensive websites like online newspapers, interactive magazines or community and group blogs, Let's Talk.

Client Examples

World Property Channel

World Property Channel is a real estate news and listings portal with a global focus. The site is published in five language editions, all built on Movable Type. Movable Type allows ultimate flexibility with their content, from aggregating related news on property listings to creating syndication feeds and powering mobile apps.

Home Theater Review

Home Theater Review houses one of the most thorough libraries of audio and video hardware reviews in the world. It also features a growing database of dealers and installers, all managed by Movable Type. They syndicate their content to partner sites and have a dynamic ratings feature.

1. Be sure your website has a Content Management System (CMS). A CMS gives you the power to update your site regularly, ensuring fresh and relevant content. And you don't have to be a web programmer to use a good CMS. We recommend Movable Type for most sites. Heideldesign will be glad to install it and train you how to use this easy, web-based software.

2. Identify your target keywords, and create appropriate content. Think about what your customers may be typing in that search bar, and make sure you use those words on your site. This is where your CMS comes in handy, because you have the ability to add content and ensure keywords are used. A blog can be especially helpful as an addition to your site, because blog articles are an appropriate place to use keywords. For example, if your website sells baby gifts, a simple 200 - 300 word article about the hottest baby gifts of 2009 provides numerous opportunities to mention your keywords, while at the same time providing useful information to your visitors.

3. Links make you stronger. Links are another way search engines determine your ranking. When other websites link to yours, your site is perceived to be more important. So the more inbound links your site has, the better. Likewise, it can be helpful for you to link to other relevant (but non-competing) sites.

4. Clean code gives you more SEO opportunities. Website that are coded using clear, semantic, valid code give you, the content provider, more opportunities to let your message stand out. When website code is less cluttered, it's easier for search engines to read (and to maintain and upgrade).

5. Remember, your home page is the most important. This is true from SEO and user standpoints. Search engines look at your home page first to see what kind of content you provide, and this goes a long way toward determining your ranking for target keywords. Also, consider your home page as your virtual front door. It creates a first impression with users, so be sure you have enough information about who you are, what you offer, and why they should keep clicking around on your site.

If you're ready to improve your search engine results and want some assistance, we can help! Let's talk.

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https://www.heideldesign.com/articles/straight-talk-about-seo/Articles for Website OwnersWed, 18 Feb 2009 16:05:11 -0500New Year's Resolutions for Your Website1. Add new, relevant content. A stale website is about as inviting as stale bread. Adding fresh content not only gives users a reason to visit your site more frequently, but can increase your search engine rankings, too. If your site isn't easy to update, talk to us about installing a content management system like Movable Type. (More about Movable Type)

2. Blog. This can tie directly to resolution #1. A blog can be a great way to add fresh content to your site, and can also help you relate to your customers on a more personal level. Use a blog to share insight into a particular topic, react to news and show users you're connected. Blogs are often written in a more informal style, which can help you or your organization seem friendly and approachable. (More about blogs)

3. Reach out to your users. This year, consider sending an email newsletter. This is a simple way to position yourself as an expert in your field and stay in touch with
your clients. Email newsletters are also far less expensive than most traditional
marketing campaigns. (More about email newsletters)

4. Incorporate video and/or podcasts. Video can add energy to your website while highlighting your services. Your videos can be informational, demonstrate a product or showcase client testimonials. (More about video) Podcasting is the on-demand delivery of audio or video files from the
internet onto the desktop or portable media player. It's easy for your
users to sign up to receive the podcast, and they can view or listen to
your message at their own convenience. It's targeted, requested advertising. (More about podcasts)

5. Be on the look out for expired content. Even worse than stale content, expired content includes information or links that are no longer relevant or no longer function. Resolve to comb through your site periodically to ensure your content hasn't expired. If you have a calendar or event listing, be vigilant about purging items once they've passed. Be sure to click links on your site from time to time to confirm the links still work and the external websites are still worth a look.

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https://www.heideldesign.com/articles/new-years-resolutions-for-your-1/Articles for Website OwnersMon, 12 Jan 2009 15:05:49 -0500Adding an E-Newsletter to your Marketing ToolboxWhy an email newsletter?An E-Newsletter can be an effective online marketing strategy because it gives you an opportunity to forge a direct link between your company and your customers. Quality information and advice helps customers see you as an expert and a valuable resource in your field.

You can also offer special incentives that not only get your customers to come back to you, but reward them for being loyal to your business. The E-Newsletter provides many opportunities to link back to your website, which increases your web traffic and reminds people they can count on your site as a resource.

If your website utilizes Movable Type, you can use the system to create your newsletter with the added benefit of an automatic on-site archive. This gives new users access to previous editions, enhances your website content offerings, and is another way to drive more traffic to your site.

And finally, E-Newsletters are less expensive than traditional newsletters because there's no paper, printing or mailing involved.

What should be in my E-Newsletter?Your E-Newsletter must be interesting and provide value to the customer, otherwise, it's not much better than spam. Don't just try to sell things through the E-Newsletter, because you may come across as too pushy. Instead, offer tips, advice and other insight into your field of expertise.

However, a few key discounts or special offers are a great way to entice customers to not only patronize your business, but stay on your mailing list too. Creative, personal writing is another big plus. Let your business' personality shine through, and your customers are likely to respond.

How will I know if my E-Newsletter is successful?One of the keys to a successful email newsletter is having lots of subscribers. Enforce with your staff how important it is to get an email address whenever they have contact with a customer. Add a "register for our newsletter" form on your website as well. You may have a fantastic newsletter, but if no one is signed up, then you're wasting your time.

Once you have an acceptable number of subscribers, we recommend sending the newsletter through one of several campaign monitoring websites which can provide excellent feedback and reports. These reports can instantly show you everything from how many people opened the newsletter and when, to which links they clicked on most.

Let's TalkReady to find out if an E-Newsletter can benefit your business? At Heideldesign, we can walk you through the entire process, from developing your E-Newsletter's look and feel, to adding content, and then monitoring the campaign's success. Contact us today for a consultation.

The biggest update in 4.2 is Movable Type's inclusion of the "Community Pack" features into the newly christened Movable Type Pro. This allows websites of all sizes to actively solicit and collect information from site visitors in many different forms. This includes the obvious (commenting) and previously available (author blogs), but also introduces a whole new community atmosphere and environment that is conducive to expanding your website into a diverse content delivery system. It's now extremely easy to take a single-focus, sole-voice site and make it a community of like-minded authors and contributors. This means more content, more relevance, more "stickiness" and more interactivity. Visitors to your site go from passive readers to active participants in your content strategy.

Zoom!Movable Type 4.2 is also significantly faster than its predecessors. How fast depends on your exact configuration and needs, but in some cases, we're talking 100 times faster with common tasks.

Spam Comments are so 2006The new Typepad Antispam has also been added to the release. This update keeps junk-comments at bay and lets you focus on communicating with your readers.

Oh Yeah - It's FreeDid we mention that MT Pro is a free upgrade for personal users or licensed professional installations?

Let's TalkWe'd like to discuss how Movable Type Pro can help your business grow online. Contact us today for a consultation.

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https://www.heideldesign.com/articles/movable-type-42-released/Articles for Website OwnersFri, 15 Aug 2008 11:41:57 -0500Heideldesign Recognized by Creators of Movable TypeMovable Type because it's easy to use, powerful and extensible. In fact, we've become Movable Type experts over the years - but don't just take our word for it.

Six Apart, the makers of Movable Type, just highlighted Heideldesign as a case study of creative, innovative and successful MT application.

Here's what they're saying about us.

"Today, the firm uses Movable Type 4 to enable a range of content-rich web applications for a wide customer base, and continues to explore new creative territory on the Movable Type platform.

"Heideldesign has made it their mission to investigate innovative ways to publish and manage content with the goal of delivering creative solutions that fit the unique needs of each client."

Aw shucks!

Click here to read the entire profile, including a showcase of three of our clients.